Welcome to the BEES Camden Radiation Investigation!

We represent an alliance of students from New Jersey's Camden and Cherry Hill West High Schools. We have worked together to investigate an environmental issue of Camden County - The Welsbach / General Gas Mantle Site. Over the course of 1995-1996, we have learned to appreciate and cooperate with one another to reach our common goal of improving the environment of a Southern New Jersey neighborhood.

This web site is only a small portion of the massive amount of work all the students, faculty, and administrators did. Within these pages, one can view reports on the history of the Welsbach site, various health considerations concerning radiation, types of governmental involvement, proposed alternative uses for the site, opinions of people living in the contaminated area, as well as other topics.

This investigation was studied through the sponsorship ofBuilding Environmental Education Solutions, Inc. (BEES).

History of the Radiation Site

Governmental Laws and Regulations

Environmental Testing

Opinion Survey Description

Journalism - Newsletter samples

Site Feasibility and Redesign

Health Issues

Student Impact

Teacher Resource Page

If you'd like more information about the BEES Camden Radiation Investigation, please contact Gracelynn Johnson at Camden High School or Karen Wintress, BEES Project Director.